6.11.13 english river wma & the iowa flood center dr. weber

Composition

4 County Board of Supervisors

4 County Soil & Water Conservation District

Responsibilities

Acquiring land rights for project construction

Operation and maintenance costs for project

Implementation of watershed plan

Reduction:

74%

Reduction:

48%

Reduction:

43%

Reduction:

47%

Reduction:

43%

Reduction:

18%

Over $1M in public/private benefits annually

Ag Flood Damage Reduction - $892,400/yr

Crops and pasture

Sedimentation

Scour

Swamping

Non-Ag Flood Damage Reduction - $155,800/yr

County roads and bridges

Estimates based on NRCS benefit formula

Total project cost - $12M

Reduced sedimentation

Improved water quality

Recreational uses

Livestock watering

operations

Fire protection

Community pride &

engagement

Composition

23 Communities

7 Soil and Water Conservation Districts

5 County Board of Supervisors

Responsibilities

Enhance Communication

Foster Strategic Action

Build Partnerships

Maximize Research

Composition

23 Communities

7 Soil and Water Conservation Districts

5 County Board of Supervisors

Responsibilities

Enhance Communication

Foster Strategic Action

Build Partnerships

Maximize Research

Enhanced Funding Opportunities

Iowa Green Streets

Replace aging water, storm,

and sanitary infrastructure

Rain gardens

Permeable pavers

District-wide geothermal

heating and cooling

Model community

Total project cost - $10.2M